Nagara Panchami celebrated with fervour and devotion in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi
Nagara Panchami was celebrated across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi with traditional rituals and serpent worship. This year, local organizations promoted an eco-friendly celebration by discouraging the use of plastic materials in sacred groves.
Why it matters
The event highlights the intersection of traditional religious practices and modern environmental conservation efforts in coastal India.
Nagara Panchami, the festival of serpent worship, was celebrated with fervour and devotion across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts on Monday.
With the worship of the snake god, the Hindu festival season and Shravana Maasa began.
The festival also signifies the close connection between human beings and nature, as naga banas are believed to be treasure troves conserving the environment and serve as groundwater recharge points. With the coastal region being the abode of the serpent god, the celebration was witnessed by many prominent naga kshetras and family naga banas alike.
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